2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · FG08 VXP
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 15/04/2008. Recorded mileage 72,330 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1493cc
FG08 VXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 72,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FG08 VXP Mileage History
- 09/10/202372,039 mi
- 07/10/202472,206 mi+167 mi
- 08/10/202472,206 mi
- 08/10/202472,206 mi
- 19/08/202572,330 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG08 VXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (FG08 VXP) between October 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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